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CAISER DOWN 



j4n Ode to the 
Allied Soldiers and Sailors 



A. R. Hx^RRISON, Ph.D. 



YOU BROUGHT THE 
KAISER DOWN 




An Ode to the 
Allied Soldiers and Sailors 



Published and Sold by the 

NATIONAL LITERARY SOCIETY, Inc. 

International Building 

Washington, D. C. 

1922 






Copyright, 1922 

By A. R. Harrison, Ph.D. 

All Rights Reserved 



APITAL't'NCII, INC.. WA&HiNGTOM, •. O. 



TO THE 
ALLIED VETERANS oj the WORLD WAR 



AND 



TO THE MEMORY OF 

THE ALLIED SOLDIERS AND SAILORS 

WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES 



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TO THE WOMEN 
WHO HELPED 



This Volume Is Respectfully Dedicated 

BY 

The Author 



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Introduction 

It is fitting that the heroic deeds of warriors and the 
services of their helpers behind the lines should be portrayed 
in poetic style, for poetry, by its very nature, makes a 
peculiar appeal to the heartstrings of him who is able to 
appreciate its forceful expression. 

The Author ascribes due honor to our European Allies 
in the great conflict which tried men's souls. The heroes 
of Belgium made a record of defense, which the ravages 
of time can never erase; they were true to the record of 
their ancestors of whom Julius Caesar wrote (in his "Gallic 
War") ". . . of all these, the bravest are the Belgians." 
The valiant sons of France fought as only heroes can fight 
in the cause of justice and self-defense. Great Britain's 
powerful navy saved the Western Hemisphere until 
America entered the war, and greatly helped us thereafter. 
And the soldiers of all our Allies (on land and in the air) 
were indispensable. 

But after our heroic Allies had faced the mad rush of 
the overwhelming numbers of von Hindenberg's trained 
warriors until the earth was drunk with the blood of its 
defenders, it remained for the American forces to join the 
conflict, turn back the tide of carnage, and (with our en- 
couraged Allies) drive home the victory. But it does not 
behoove any one nation to boast that it won the victory, for 
we all had a share in it, and there is glory enough for all.. 

A. R. Harrison, Ph.D., 
Founder, National Literary Society, Inc., 

National Literary Hall of Fame. 
International Building, 

Washington, D. C, 

October 6, 1922. 



You Brought the Kaiser Down 

All the world in peace was sleeping, 

While the Kaiser, on his bed, 
Lingered, with his eyes wide open, 

And ambition filled his head ; 
He was planning, how, by conquest, 

He might have a world-wide crown. 
And might rule o'er one great empire. 

But you brought the Kaiser down. 



Since the dawn of early morning, 

When Jehovah made the world. 
No such plans for wicked conquest, 

Anywhere have been unfurled ; 
As the Kaiser worked through agents, 

Here and there, in ermine gown. 
But the light broke on their plotting. 

And you brought the Kaiser down. 



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He had trained his men in warfare, 

From the time that they were boys, 
So that they looked on our soldiers 

As no more than trifling toys; 
Thoughts of right his mind ne'er entered, 

What he wanted was that crown 
Which would place the earth beneath him, 

But you brought the Kaiser down. 



When the Serban plot was finished. 

And the dual monarch said: 
"Serbia shall bow before me, 

Though my army there must tread ;" 
Then the Kaiser saw an op'ning 

For a dash the world aroun' (?), 
But he missed his calculations. 

For you brought the Kaiser down. 



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Then he gave his royal order, 

That his army should advance, 
Not across the Serban border, 

But into the land of France; 
And he planned an early breakfast 

In dame fashion's royal town. 
But that breakfast still is waiting. 

For you brought the Kaiser down. 



He would send his mighty forces 

O'er the lands of Johnnie Bull, 
And with all the British conquered 

He would see his cup 'most full; 
Then he'd cross the deep blue ocean 

And would place us 'neath his crown, 
But he did not know our Sammies 

'Till you brought the Kaiser down. 



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Praise is due the sturdy Belgae, 

For they checked that mighty throng, 
Until P'rance could call her freemen, 

And could train an army strong ; 
Then the British saw their duty, 

And obeyed their royal crown, 
Then the onward march was slackened, 

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When he saw that he was losing, 

Then the Kaiser showed his spleen, 
By his plans to starve the Allies, 

Through his lurking submarine; 
Thus he broke the law of nations, 

And besmirched his royal gown, 
For all ships may sail the ocean. 

But you brought the Kaiser down. 



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But the most outrageous plotting, 

Was performed through Bernsdorff here. 
Under guise of such relations 

As to him and us were dear; 
But we learned the Kaiser's purpose, 

Cleared the veil, and saw his frown 
We were forced into the conflict. 

But you brought the Kaiser down. 



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Kaiser Bill thought there was no one 

Who should not obey his nod. 
And, in speaking to his soldiers, 

Bade them fight for "Me and God ;" 
He would rule the earth in toto, 

Letting God have heaven's crown, 
But the time was fast approaching, 

When you brought the Kaiser down. 



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Peace is dear to all our people, 

And we did not want to fight; 
But when duty called we answered: 

"We will battle for the right;" 
You did save the cause of freedom, 

From that ruthless German crown, 
Oh, our cause was just, ye heroes, 

And you brought the Kaiser down. 



Those few German-sympathizers 

Who did utter once or twice, 
"We as neutrals yet should languish. 

And have peace at any price," 
Did not know what you had in you. 

Men in country and in town. 
For you are the sons of freemen. 

And you brought the Kaiser down. 



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We could hear the groans of women, 

And of children ev'rywhere, 
While the Kaiser with his U-boats, 

And his bondage brought despair: 
You did rouse! And don your armour, 

Follow God, and win a crown, 
In the cause of human freedom, 

For you brought the Kaiser down. 



Our own land was in great danger. 

Should the Kaiser cross the foam, 
You were fighting for your loved ones. 

And for liberty, and home; 
Oh, ye naval men, how valiant ; 

God forbid that you should drown: 
For you sank the sneaking U-boats, 

And you brought the Kaiser down. 



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In your homes of peace and plenty 

You were taught to live the right, 
You were then in righteous conflict, 

Therefore, you did arm and fight, 
And the man was not your comrade, 

Who would make his mother frown ; 
When your country, peace and justice. 

Said, "The Kaiser must come down." 



See the way our own good women — 

Mothers, wives and sweethearts, all — 
Fell in line when duty called them. 

Heard our own great Wilson's call ; 
They were saving, by the millions. 

Yea, they wore the "Hoover gown;" 
They were with you to the finish. 

Till you brought the Kaiser down. 



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Should the Christian mind of any 

Deem that it is never right, 
Though a foe in sin shall strike us, 

To unsheathe the sword and fight; 
Let him read, again, his Bible, 

See our God on evil frown, 
Hear him say: "Destroy the wicked," 

Yes, you brought the Kaiser down. 



In the time of ancient nations. 

When a ruler, steeped in sin. 
And his subjects, all agreeing 

Sought his wicked way to win ; 
Then the Lord raised up a captain. 

Bade him crush that haughty crown. 
Such a case you had before you, 

And you brought the Kaiser down. 



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There was then some balm in Gilead, 

There was a physician there, 
When the evil-minded Kaiser 

On the helpless brought despair; 
Many honest, peaceful Belgae 

Work as slaves on German groun' 
Since the Kaiser broke his treaty, 

But you brought the Kaiser down. 



We are called the Christian nations. 

With the Bible as our guide, 
But oh ! shame, thrice shame upon us, 

If our swords we then should hide, 
When the cries of starving millions, 

And the martyrs 'neath the moun' 
Told us that the God of vengeance 

Said: "The Kaiser must come down." 



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While awaiting marching orders, 

With your armour shining bright, 
\ ou were saying to your captain 

"Take us to the front to fight;" 
"Take good aim! Be calm and steady! 

Puncture old Bill Kaiser's crown," 
This is what your captain told you, 

And you brought the Kaiser down. 



There's no other place 'neath sunshine 

Like a man's beloved home, 
Thoughts of it make heart-beats faster, 

Ev'rywhere that he may roam ; 
But, though in a foreign country, 

You're as near to Heaven's crown, 
As you'd be in your own bed-room. 

And you brought the Kaiser down. 



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Thus, no longing — for your loved ones, 

Took you from your duty's post, 
There were other men just like you, 

Marching on, a mighty host; 
Looked not back ! The cry was "forward !' 

Nothing equaled duty's crown, 
And no fear your heart could weaken, 

While you brought the Kaiser down. 



When your ranks were thinned in battle. 

And your leaders killed, as well. 
You would never heed: "Surrender!" 

Hating then a prison hell; 
Better that some died, still fighting, 

Than, as slaves beneath his frown, 
A.ll should serve that wily Kaiser, 

But you brought the Kaiser down. 



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While the angry battle thundered, 

If a wound seemed to betide, 
You soon had the Red Cross Surgeons 

And good nurses by your side; 
Yes, they worked as well-trained experts. 

That they might your sorrows drown, 
And here's praise for noble service, 

While you brought the Kaiser down. 



Many fell beneath "Old Glory," 
Which for freedom was unfurled, 

And we hope God gave admission 
To that upper, better world ; 

They did trust him, marching onward, 
For they fought 'neath Heaven's crown, 

"Right must reign," "Let wrong be vanquished," 
Yes, you brought the Kaiser down. 



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You were up against an army 

Trained in pride and war, from youth, 
And you had a job before you, 

This is simple, honest truth ; 
You were equal to your duty, 

O! You men in blue, in brown! 
For you had the means and manhood, 

And you brought the Kaiser down. 



See the choice of our young manhood, 

Officers and men, go out. 
Eager for a chance to battle 

For the right, the foe to rout; 
Ev'ry nerve in their strong bodies. 

Men from country and from town. 
Was prepared to do its utmost. 

And you brought the Kaiser down. 



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When von Hindenberg was planning 

To construct his famous "Line," 
He expected that his shrewdness, 

On the record long would shine; 
But you broke his "Line" in pieces, 

And old "Hindy" wears a frown, 
For no line could stop the heroes 

Who would bring the Kaiser down. 



While you fought we tried to help you, 

As we labored here behind, 
Knowing that you faced the conflict 

With courageous heart and mind; 
And when warfare had been ended, 

Then you wore the victor's crown, 
And we thank the God of freedom, 

That you brought the Kaiser down. 



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Since you have come back among us, 

Here to spend your future life, 
May God grant you'll n'er be called on, 

To return to "warring strife;" 
William Sherman in an outburst 

Warmly uttered : "War is Hell," 
And, perhaps, you might inform us 

If the whole truth he did tell. 



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Let no critic say: "A Mis-fit 

Has been brought into our life," 
Though you suffered many changes 

While upon the field of strife. 
Certain views were surely altered, 

But you're heroes to this day; 
Take our hand in warmest welcome: 

"Glad to have you home, to stay." 



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Oh, ye heroes, we all love you, 

And your absence did deplore. 
Thanks to God you were permitted 

To return to freedom's shore; 
Yes, we know you suffered hardships 

While you faced the Kaiser's frown. 
But we know you were good soldiers, 

For you brought the Kaiser down. 



The Soldier's Prayer 

O, Lord of truth, justice and mercy, I am a sinner, 
unworthy of Thy love ; but I come to Thee in the Name 
of Thy Son, Jesus, Christ, who died for me; and I plead 
the promise written in Thy Word: "If we confess our sins, 
He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to 
cleanse us from all unrighteousness." Then, Lord, with 
a clean heart and clear eyes I can look into Thy Face and 
ask Thee for all other needed blessings. 

Father, I believe that by Thy Providence, Thou hast led 
me into a bloodly conflict with an Imperial Government 
which has forgotten Thee, and has oppressed many of Thy 
poor and needy servants, and maliciously shed the blood 
of millions of innocent men, women and children. And 
I believe that Thou has chosen my Nation, and me Thy 
humble servant, to aid in punishing the wicked aggressors, 
and in preparing the way for a lasting peace on earth. 

As I go forth at the call of duty, to do my part, Father, 
let Thy love o'ershadow me and keep me from evil ; and, 
if it be Thy will, let me survive this angry warfare, and 
return in peace to my home. But, if it be Thy will that I 
should shed my blood while in the line of duty, then take 
my soul to be ever with Thee. 

And, Father, while I am absent from my home, watch 
over my loved ones, save their souls, provide for their needs, 
and cause them to serve Thee. 

And, Father, since we go forth according to the leading 
of Thy Divine Providence, be pleased to give success to 
our Army and Navy, and to the armies and navies of our 
Allies, in this great conflict for Freedom, Justice and Peace; 
and Thine shall be the praise, through Jesus Christ, our 
Saviour, Amen. 



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